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Which Brewer led the team in hits in 1982?

Robin Yount. Yount finished the year with 210 hits. Cecil Cooper and Paul Molitor also finished with over 200 hits.

The Brewers were the best home run hitting team in 1982. Who led the Brewers in the long ball?

Gorman Thomas. Gorman Thomas held the Brewer record for home runs from 1983 until 2006 when Prince Fielder had 50 in 2007. Richie Sexon tied the record twice during his Brewer career.

The Brewers hit .279 as a team in 1982. What player led the team in average?

Robin Yount. Robin Yount won the MVP during the 1982 season at shortstop. He finished with a .331 avgerage. He would later win the MVP at centerfield.

The Brewers had 83 more RBIs than the second closest team at 843 RBIs. What Brewer run-producer led the team in RBIs?

Cecil Cooper. Cecil Cooper had 121 in 1982. Gorman Thomas, Robin Yount, and Ben Ogilvie had over 100 RBIs. Ted Simmons finished 3 shy of 100.

The Brewers had no problem scoring runs in 1982. What Brewer crossed home plate the most times?

Paul Molitor. Paul Molitor finished the season with 136 runs scored. Cecil Cooper and Robin Yount also finished the season with 100+ runs scored.

Who led the Brewers in 1982 in innings pitched?

Mike Caldwell. Mike Caldwell pitched in 258 innings in 1982. Mike Caldwell had 98 complete games and 23 shutout during his career. He had 12 complete games and 3 shutouts during the 1982 season.

Which starting pitcher led the Brewers in ERA in 1982?

Pete Vuckovich. Vuckovich went 18-6 with a 3.34 ERA during the 1982 season.

Stolen bases was the only category that the Brewers weren't among the top half of teams. Who did manage to steal 41 times in 1982?

Paul Molitor. Paul Molitor had 41 stolen bases during the 1982 season, which he stole that number three times in a season. His career high was 45 in 1987.

How many games did the Brewers win in 1982?

95. After the first two months of the season, the Brewers were 22-24. The Brewers had a great June with a 20-7 record. They finished the season strong at 95-67-1. They finished with the best record in MLB.

How many saves did relief pitcher Rollie Fingers have during 1982?

29. The closer position was different than it is now. Today the closer usually comes in to pitch the 9th inning. Rollie Fingers had many two or three inning saves.

What three offensive cateories did the Brewers lead the Majors in?

Runs, RBIs, & Homeruns. The Brewers had 83 RBIs more then anyother team in the majors in the 1982 season.

How many Homeruns did the Brewers have as a team?

216. The second closes team was the California Angels with 186 homeruns.

The Brewers finished in second place in batting average (with a .279 avg) during the 1982 season. Which team had he best batting average?

Kansas City Royals. The Brewers had three players with over 200 hits and a 300 average.

Who did the Brewers beat in a one game playoff to win the AL Pennant?

Baltimore Orioles. The Brewers would make the playoffs and would find themselves down 2 games to 0 in the AL championship. They would win the next 3 to go onto the World Series.

What was the final score of the game 7 in the 1982 World Series?

6-3. The Cardinals won game 7 and won the 1982 World Series. The Brewers had Pete Vuckovich and Rollie Fingers with injuries which hurt their chances of winning the World Series.